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City residents had accused council of giving ‘free rein’ to campaign promoting England flags
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United Kingdom — Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent
City residents had accused council of giving ‘free rein’ to campaign promoting England flags
Birmingham city council is seeking an injunction to stop members of an anti-migrant group from erecting flags, including union jack and St George’s flags, on public infrastructure across the city.
A nationwide campaign to give prominence to the England flag, which resulted in thousands of St George’s crosses being flown from lamp-posts, roundabouts and other public infrastructure, is believed to have started last summer in Birmingham.
Birmingham city council is seeking an injunction to stop members of an anti-migrant group from erecting flags, including union jack and St George’s flags, on public infrastructure across the city.
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Source: The Guardian · Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent. Published 27 Aug 2026, 11:31 am.
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